Hafley Gives Dolphins Injury Updates After Loss
Darrell Baker may return to practice this week, while Trey Moore is not expected back for at least two more weeks.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Football
Miami Dolphins fans are waiting on the injury news after Sunday's 24-19 loss to New England, with guard Kadyn Proctor still in concussion protocol and cornerback Darrell Baker possibly back at practice this week. Head coach Jeff Hafley gave his Monday update on the roster.
Why it matters
The Dolphins' depth on the offensive and defensive lines and in the secondary will decide how the team looks in the coming games. Hafley's handling of a penalty that turned a 3rd and 5 into a 3rd and 20 also shows how he is managing discipline on the field.
The Dolphins fell 24-19 to New England, and Ollie Gordon's unsportsmanlike conduct penalty turned a 3rd and 5 into a 3rd and 20. Kyle Louis played 11 defensive snaps after practicing well the previous week, and Hafley has had four conversations with Gordon since the penalty.
The players
Jeff Hafley
Head coach of the Miami Dolphins, who provided the injury updates and discussed Ollie Gordon's penalty.
Ollie Gordon
Dolphins player whose second unsportsmanlike conduct penalty of the season drew a response from Hafley.
Kadyn Proctor
Dolphins guard who remains in concussion protocol after the New England game.
Darrell Baker
Dolphins cornerback on the physically unable to perform list who may return to practice this week.
Malik Willis
Dolphins quarterback who threw two touchdown passes in the 24-19 loss to New England.
The details
Head coach Jeff Hafley told reporters Monday that guard Kadyn Proctor remains in concussion protocol, with Jarrett Kingston starting at left guard in his place. Cornerback Darrell Baker is on the physically unable to perform list, and linebackers Trey Moore and Ronnie Harrison remain on injured reserve. Malik Willis threw two touchdown passes in the loss, and Zayne Gonzalez missed a 43-yard field goal and had a 52-yard attempt bounce off the upright. Baker has the best chance of the three injured players to return to practice this week, while Moore is not expected back for at least two more weeks.
Timeline
August 2026: Trey Moore was injured before the season and was a starter before the injury.
Sunday, November 1, 2026: The Dolphins lost 24-19 to New England, and Ollie Gordon's penalty occurred in the game.
Monday, November 2, 2026: Hafley held his Monday media session with injury updates.
This week: Darrell Baker may return to practice.
Beyond the 305
Gordon's second unsportsmanlike conduct penalty of the season repeats a pattern that already drew Hafley's attention. The gap between a 3rd and 5 and a 3rd and 20 is the kind of drive-killing mistake that makes the discipline question a roster issue for Miami fans.
If you are going to Dolphins games or watching on TV, expect a different starting lineup on the offensive line and at linebacker than you saw earlier in the season. Keep an eye on Darrell Baker's practice status this week, since his return would add depth to a secondary that has been stretched thin.
The takeaway
Hafley's Monday update makes clear that injuries and discipline are both shaping this Dolphins roster. Watch Darrell Baker's practice reports this week to see whether the secondary gets some help.
What happens next
Darrell Baker may return to practice this week, and the Dolphins' next game will show how the injured players and linebacker depth are handled.
Further reading
For more on the team's roster and game results, see Football coverage across Miami.
